While hosted by Apple, the emphasis of the program is to guide effective coaching cycles, build a portfolio demonstrating your coaching philosophy, and craft a plan to create a sustainable community of practice.
Units 5 & 6
Complete & Submit
Units 5 & 6
3 Days to use at Align Space - Units 5 & 6 must be submitted by May 11th.
Use Code- Elementary Tech W070 - This will notify Sam and Ashley of your plans and they will schedule a time to check-in.
Throughout Unit 6 you will develop your Coaching Portfolio!
Unit 5 Objectives
Describe how the workshops for Units 3 and 4 have impacted your approach to coaching
Demonstrate your coaching skills and approach with a creative project
Set goals for your Coaching Action Plan
Determine activities to support your Coaching Action Plan
Measure the success of your activities
Develop a timeline with action steps to implement your plan
Create a plan for coaching in your school
Unit 6 Objectives
Communicate the beliefs and practices that guide your coaching
Support and inspire teachers to use technology to enhance learning
Implement the coaching skills and strategies you’ve learned in this course
Use Apple resources to guide effective Coaching Cycles
Create a sustainable community of practice using your Coaching Action Plan
Review and submit your Coaching Portfolio to be considered for certification as an Apple Learning Coach
Units 3 & 4
Complete & Submit
Units 3 & 4
RSVP to attend lives sessions for Units 3 & 4 on January 30th-31st (9:00AM-3:30PM).
These are interactive sessions that will require participation throughout the day.
Location Determined by Coach: Please communicate with ITC if you would like a spot reserved at Spellman or if you will be joining from your Home Building.
Reminder: Units 1 & 2 must be submitted to Apple 3 days prior to attending sessions for 3 & 4).
Unit 3 Objectives
Express your coaching philosophy clearly and concisely
Apply your knowledge of the Inquire and Plan steps of the Coaching Cycle
Provide actionable feedback on colleagues’ creative projects
Identify creative projects that align with specific learning goals
Incorporate feedback to develop a Coaching Action Plan for your community
Unit 4 Objectives
Refine your Coaching Philosophy Statement
Practice the Reflect step of the Coaching Cycle in a run-through scenario
Expand resources to use while coaching
Give and receive feedback on a proposed action plan timeline
Units 1 & 2
Complete & Submit
Units 1 & 2
December 6: Begin Unit 1 at Align Space
December 7 - 28: Continue and Complete Units 1 & 2
2 Days remaining at Align Space
Use Code- Elementary Tech W070 - This will notify Sam and Ashley of your plans and they will schedule time to check-in.
Deadline to submit Units 1 & 2- January 28 (3 days prior to attending sessions for 3 & 4).
Doing a little work in between your Align days?
Let us know and we would be happy to schedule a time to stop by your building!
December 20th - Mauri DuFour, Apple Learning Specialist will be on site at WCASD. Please let us know if you would like to schedule time to meet with her as a small group or independently.
Unit 1 Objectives
Understand the goals and structure of the Apple Learning Coach program
Recognize how values and vision will shape your coaching
Describe how Apple technology fosters creative teaching and learning
Analyze different attitudes toward teaching with technology
Prepare your approach to coaching in your community
Unit 2 Objectives
Describe the skills needed to be an effective coach
Define the purpose and steps of the Coaching Cycle
Begin developing your coaching philosophy
Generate ideas for your Coaching Action Plan
Select appropriate resources to use when coaching
Design a Coaching Cycle using Everyone Can Create resources
Logistics & Support
Reimbursement for Align Space Days
Parking - At the end of each month, please compile and send original parking receipts via interoffice mail to Lou Goldstein at SEC
Mileage will be included in the expense report compiled each month on your behalf
Connect with other Apple Coaches
Support on your schedule
